Family pays dognapper for canines
Bill and Lisa Berry hunted Odessa for four days after their Dalmatian Ming and Pug Mocha vanished from their yard. A dognapper held the dogs for ransom, demanding reward details before returning them. The couple eventually paid to recover the pets.
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Salinas leaves Mexico amid murder probe and WTO bid
Former Mexican president Carlos Salinas de Gortari reportedly left Mexico with his family amid his brother Raul's arrest for masterminding a political murder. Reports cite possible move to Boston or New York as Salinas contemplates academic work after withdrawal from WTO head candidacy. Salinas had feuded with President Ernesto Zedillo and faced criticism over Mexico's economic crisis.
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Christopher withdraws from review of Iran oil deal
Secretary of State Warren Christopher withdrew from the Clinton administrations examination of a $1 billion Conoco contract to develop a Persian Gulf offshore oil field after Conoco hired his former law firm Le & Myers. Christopher, in Jiddah, urged Arab-Israeli peace and backed continuing U.N. sanctions on Iraq while criticizing Iraq's compliance. He said Gulf ministers supported eased monitoring to prevent Iraq revenue from financing military use.
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Iraq oil minister outlines production goals in talks
Iraq hopes to start signing contracts with Western firms to explore and develop vast fields in two months, oil minister Safa Jawad al Haboubi said as the two-day international conference wrapped up. He said U.S. firms risk missing out on direct deals while foreign participation already exists despite UN sanctions.
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Chewing tobacco may gnaw at teeth
A Baylor College of Dentistry study finds smokeless tobacco and cigars contain abrasive silica that can wear teeth down over time. Researchers William Bowles and colleagues note users may end up with teeth worn to the gum as the abrasive particles sandpaper the teeth.
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Texas Voter Opinion on Budget Balance and Inmate Rights
A reader poll shows 83 percent support a constitutional balanced budget, 39 percent oppose. Inmates in Texas prisons are asked about concessions with 73 percent in favor and 60 percent against. A separate query on a Texas independence observance reports 15 percent support and 112 percent oppose.
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Is OJ Simpson Guilty This Week Vote Count
A brief poll note shows results this week with 98 responding Yes and 53 No to the question of O J Simpson's guilt. Last week recorded 170 Yes and 69 No.
Pay for college athletes earns Basin opposition
Odessa American reports mixed opinions from last week's AOL reader survey. A ban on smoking in prisons drew 53 percent support, while 47 percent favored allowing inmates to light up. In contrast, 86 percent rejected paying college athletes as professionals. About 65 percent believed OJ Simpson is guilty, down from 71 percent the prior week.
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